Saydabad
سیدآباد | |
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Coordinates: 33°53′15″N 68°41′40″E / 33.88750°N 68.69444°E | |
Country | Afghanistan |
Province | Maidan Wardak Province |
Population | |
• Total | 114,793 |
Time zone | + 4.30 |
Saydabad District ( Pashto: سیدآباد ولسوالۍ) is a district of Maidan Wardak Province, Afghanistan. The district is known for its pleasant climate, including hilly vegetation, streams, and orchards. [1] The district was a popular retreat for Kabul residents until an increase in ISAF-Taliban violence in the late 2000s. [2] The city of Saydabad serves as the district capital. With a population of 114,793, it is the most populous district of the province.
The district is within the heartland of the Wardak tribe of Pashtuns. [3]: 10
On 17 November 2009, Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF) assisted by NATO International Security Assistance Force (ISAF), raided a compound killing five people. Wardak provincial officials stated that at least four of the people killed were militants. Officials have not said whether the fifth casualty, a woman, was also a militant. Two militants were also arrested. [4]
As of 2009, Sayadabad is one of the districts participating in the Afghan Public Protection Force program. [5] Sayed Abad district is one of the unsecure districts of Wardak province Afghanistan. It has good climate, good weather, good agriculture, and good water and sanitation system.
Saydabad
سیدآباد | |
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Coordinates: 33°53′15″N 68°41′40″E / 33.88750°N 68.69444°E | |
Country | Afghanistan |
Province | Maidan Wardak Province |
Population | |
• Total | 114,793 |
Time zone | + 4.30 |
Saydabad District ( Pashto: سیدآباد ولسوالۍ) is a district of Maidan Wardak Province, Afghanistan. The district is known for its pleasant climate, including hilly vegetation, streams, and orchards. [1] The district was a popular retreat for Kabul residents until an increase in ISAF-Taliban violence in the late 2000s. [2] The city of Saydabad serves as the district capital. With a population of 114,793, it is the most populous district of the province.
The district is within the heartland of the Wardak tribe of Pashtuns. [3]: 10
On 17 November 2009, Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF) assisted by NATO International Security Assistance Force (ISAF), raided a compound killing five people. Wardak provincial officials stated that at least four of the people killed were militants. Officials have not said whether the fifth casualty, a woman, was also a militant. Two militants were also arrested. [4]
As of 2009, Sayadabad is one of the districts participating in the Afghan Public Protection Force program. [5] Sayed Abad district is one of the unsecure districts of Wardak province Afghanistan. It has good climate, good weather, good agriculture, and good water and sanitation system.